I’m so so soooo excited about all the progress in the first floor bath! I just have to share some images with you! Above, the cameraman is standing where the sink will be, with his back to the window, looking … Continue reading →

  After figuring out the cottonwood floor plan (see “Floors: Plan C“), we decided that it would be a good idea, and economical, too, to have something a little more…well…replaceable in the laundry room/pantry. Because that room is where not … Continue reading →

Several weeks ago, we thought we’d discovered the home’s original hardwood floors (see “Floor Plan” from May 8, 2014). To my disappointment, the floors we uncovered were, indeed, the ones that were lived on for many years, but they are … Continue reading →

  Yes ma’am, we’ve got drywall!! Thanks to Ben and Tyler’s tireless work, the house is suddenly feeling a lot more liveable! I was thrilled to see the entire second floor clad in drywall and a first coat of mud! … Continue reading →

I was starting to feel like the demo would never end! I’m sure Ben felt that ten times more acutely than I did, since he’s the one actually doing the work. Recently, he discovered that what we thought was updated … Continue reading →

    As many of you know, moving day is quickly approaching! Several of you have expressed concern about the current state of the house, “by the looks of the blog.” Never fear, dear friends! The blog posts are a … Continue reading →